EV Charging for Parking Structures & Surface Lots

We assess the structure first — locating existing electrical risers, panel locations, conduit pathway options, and any fire-rated assembly considerations. Core drilling through concrete decks is possible but expensive; we prefer to route conduit through existing utility chases, stairwells, or surface-mounted raceways where code permits. Every parking structure is different, which is why we require an on-site assessment before quoting. Our written report includes a conduit routing diagram and cost estimate.

With dynamic load management, a single 100A circuit can support 4–6 Level 2 charging stations that share capacity intelligently. The system automatically allocates available power across active sessions — if only one car is charging, it gets the full circuit capacity; if four are charging simultaneously, each gets a proportional share. This allows you to deploy significantly more ports than your raw panel capacity would suggest, without a panel upgrade. We size the load management system as part of the design process.

In many cases, yes — or it can defer the upgrade significantly. Load management allows you to install more ports than your available capacity would normally support by dynamically limiting total draw. For structures where a panel upgrade would be extremely costly (existing concrete, limited utility access), load management is often the practical path to deploying meaningful charging capacity at manageable cost. We run the numbers for your specific situation during the site assessment.

The two primary revenue models are: (1) pay-per-use — charging by the kWh or by the session through a network operator, typically $0.20–$0.40/kWh after network fees; and (2) premium stall pricing — EV-equipped spaces command a higher daily or monthly parking rate. With SCE Charge Ready covering infrastructure costs and the federal 30C credit reducing equipment costs by 30%, the capital investment is modest. We can walk through a pro forma for your specific stall count and utilization assumptions during a consulting engagement.

Yes. Commercial parking structures and surface lots in SCE territory are eligible for SCE Charge Ready (make-ready infrastructure coverage) and CALeVIP (up to $3,500 per Level 2 port or $5,000 per DCFC port). The property must be a commercial entity. We confirm eligibility and handle all incentive application paperwork.